Using up some of last years SAB designer paper

We had a missionary family coming to church and I always give them a packet of 10 asst cards, so I decided to use some of my stash from last year's SAB to make some cards. I only got 5 made so had to supplement them with my extra cards.

 

I used the hearts a flutter framelits from the Spring catalog to make a banner and a new word set that I just got called One in a Million p. 135 of 2012-13 catalog. The inside sentiment says "that makes you one in a million". There are 10 sentiments in 5 pairs for 18.95 clear mount or 26.95 wood.

I used papillon potpourri, the beautiful wings embosslit, and both butterfly punches. The newest "bitty butterfly" punch is in the spring catalog, 15.95, and works with papillon potpourri and for a limited time SAB stamp set Bloomin Marvelous , could also be used with designer paper and no stamping.

I love how this one turned out. I used my windows framelits for the first time (pool party layer), added a square of cardstock for a layer, then the 1 3/4" circle punch. I used the once marker colored stamp for the circle image, "huffed" on it for the envelope, then "huffed" once more for the front sentiment.

I made 2 more cards, but didn't take pictures, similar to what I've done before using the postage stamp punch and 4 squares of designer paper, added flowers and a butterfly.

SO pull out some paper, stamps, or embellishments that need some love. And CREATE!!

More cards in the mail

Thanks to those who took time to send a card. I love all the cards that I have received, but the handmade ones are special!

From Marlene, there was a snowflake on here as well that I found today, must have fallen off before I took the picture. This is my kind of winter, pictures of others enjoying the outside.

Sent from my dear friend Peggy Jones (my convention roommate!) in Arizona.

Made by Marilyn Veik. She had one knee replaced last April, so gave me some good advice when we chatted.

It's a Magical Paper Escape Every Month!

Sweep away the mundane-your creativity carriage awaits!

I'm Paper Pumpkin . . .
I come to your door each month (a fully decked-out creativity carriage). I'll help you to escape your life with some paper fun.
I come in a sweet box, but you'll really love what you find on the inside:
All the stamps, ink, paper, and accessories to create pinable projects. Create stuff like cards, journals, décor, and more!
Paper Pumpkin by Stampin' Up! is a new monthly kit program that anyone (even you) can enjoy!

Get Started

It's so easy to get started. Simply sign up for the program starting Monday, January 14 by visiting www.mypaperpumpkin.com and click Get it. Every month a new, surprise project kit arrives at your doorstep. Just think of the anticipation of creating a fun project to pin, showoff, and share with your friends and family-every month! Be sure to choose me as your demonstrator when prompted.
The very first Paper Pumpkin will arrive on your doorstep starting in March-if you sign up before March 10.
Of course, you'll want to know more. So here's the nitty gritty:

• Each month we send you a unique, surprise kit with a project-cards, journals, décor, and more! (We've even color-coordinated, measured, and cut everything for you!)
• Each kit includes stamps, ink, paper, and accessories-everything but adhesive.
• Each kit gives you a 30-minute creativity escape.
• We will ship your Paper Pumpkin on or around the 15th of the month.
• You need to sign up for a kit by the 10th of the month to get that month's kit. If you sign up on the 11th of the month, your first kit will come the next month. (Let's say you sign up on May 10th, we'll send your kit around May 15th. If you sign up on May 11th, we'll send your first kit around June 15th.)
• A Paper Pumpkin membership is $19.95 per month (and shipping is included!)   
• There's no commitment, you can cancel your monthly Paper Pumpkin at anytime. You can also skip a month if you want.
• All kits that include stamps will use the Clear Mount format of rubber stamps. This is why your Welcome Kit includes our gift to you of a Stampin’ Up size D acrylic clear block.
• Starting in early March, we'll offer a Try-It kit if you'd like to try Paper Pumpkin for one month.
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Here's How You Order

Sign up for your monthly Paper Pumpkin starting Monday, January 14 by visiting www.mypaperpumpkin.com and click Get it.
Starting in early March, you can try Paper Pumpkin for one month by visiting our online store.

A Free Gift in Your Very First Kit

The Welcome Kit is the very first Paper Pumpkin you will receive in your first month of membership. The Welcome Kit includes a free gift-a clear acrylic block!

It contains supplies for 4 embellished cards and includes the following as pictured. All follow on kits will not include a block but will include all materials & instructions needed (except adhesives) to complete that months project set.

Questions? We've Got Answers

Q: Why are we offering Paper Pumpkin?
A: Paper Pumpkin is the perfect introduction to Stampin' Up! We designed it for crafters that want to create a project each month, but aren't quite ready to build a stamp collection (yet).

Q: How does shipping work with Paper Pumpkin?
A: Your Paper Pumpkin will be automatically shipped to you each month (so fun!).

Q: When Will I Be Billed?
A: Your credit card will be charged as soon as your Paper Pumpkin ships. You will get an e-mail notifying you that your card has been charged.

Q: What comes in my Paper Pumpkin?
A: It's a surprise each month—anticipation for the surprise is seriously half the fun! No worries, though, you'll have everything you need to complete the project: paper, stamps, ink, accessories, and more! (You will need adhesive.)

Q: Is my subscription on auto renew?
A: Yes, your subscription is on auto renew. However, you can skip a month or cancel at any time. Simply log on to your account on www.mypaperpumpkin.com and click skip a month before the 10th of the month in order to skip the Paper Pumpkin for that month. If you click skip a month on the 11th of the month, you will receive that month's Paper Pumpkin and not receive the following month's Paper Pumpkin.

Q: When do I need to sign up in order to get my Paper Pumpkin for a specific month?
A: You need to sign up by the 10th of the month in order to receive your Paper Pumpkin for that month. If you sign up after the 10th―no worries! You will get your first kit the following month. You'll know your Paper Pumpkin is on its way when you receive your shipment confirmation e-mail.

 

Sorry duplicate pic I can't seem to get rid of.

 

Inspiration Notebook

The last project we made in Jan, again everyone got to choose designer paper and embellishments. Marlene made one and keeps special cards, notes, ideas, etc in hers, so I decided this would be fun for all to have. I used the wonderful wings embosslit, tasteful trims die, and delicate doilies sizzlet all with the BIGSHOT! Love my bigshot!!! 

Bookmarks made with hair elastics

We made these at stamp club in Jan as well. Each person got to choose their own ribbon, buttons, and flower colors. I made these 3. If you'd like to know how to make these, I can teach a class for you and your friends.

This uses the fun flower die and an in color brad.

I used the mixed bunch stamp set and blossom punch for this

This uses flowers from the retired pretties kit, colored with pastels.

Stampin'Up! celebrates 25 year anniversary!

During 2013, Stampin' Up! will be celebrating an exciting milestone: 25 years of making a difference in the lives of its demonstrators, customers, and countless others through sharing creativity, encouraging and honoring our demonstrators' accomplishments, and our myriad philanthropic endeavors. You have been an integral part of our success, and so we invite you to join in our year-long celebration! In the coming months, you'll see

• Corporate blog posts reminiscing on the last 25 years!
• Unique 25th anniversary events at our Stampin' Up! gatherings!
• Fun facts about Stampin' Up! on our Facebook page!
• Celebratory Stampin' Success articles!
• Special 25th anniversary promotions!
• An exclusive "Best of 25 Years" stamp set offering!
• And a year filled with service opportunities reflecting Stampin' Up!'s pledge to make a difference!

 As part of our 25-year anniversary celebration, we're bringing back some of our favorite stamp images from the last quarter century and combining them into 12 sets, which will release-one set per month-during 2013. Even better, along with some great classic images, each "Best of" set will also include a never-before-seen image!

All Best of stamp sets will include 3-5 images, including a never-before seen image, and will be priced at $14.95.

While we are releasing just one Best of stamp set per month (with a new theme each month), all of the Best of sets will be available until March 31, 2014.

A new flyer will be released every month for each new Best of set.

All Best of stamp sets are available in Clear-Mount only.

As a special incentive to collect the Best of stamps, starting in February we're including a collector's card and 25-year proof of purchase sticker with every Best of set. Collect six stickers, and send it in to redeem a FREE set of your choice valued up to $14.95! Free sets must be redeemed no later than April 30, 2014.

More Amore Suite Projects

These are projects from classes that my sister Joyce from KC recently offered. She found the mailboxes at Target, not sure if there are any left.

 

 

A valentines day insert for the shadowbox frame. Also shown inside the frame, but a bit of glare on the glass, so I took pics outside the frame too. She is such a perfectionist with much attention to detail. I'm glad she is too far away to steal my customers. LOL!

Single Stamps Success

Stampin'Up! had such success with offering single stamps for sale that they came out with 10 NEW never before seen single stamps. These are available for order through March 31st. They are clear mount only and do not come with a block or box, they will be packaged in a cello bag.

Cards in the mail!

Most of you already know, but I had total knee replacement on my right knee on Jan 8th and my left Jan 15th, so am home recuperating. I have received many wonderful cards in the mail, but wanted to show you the handmade ones. Thank you so much!

 

 from Cindy Jones, fun legal size card

from Diane Doro

 also by Diane,

all made with SU punches-ornament upside down for bowl, circle punch, and scallop circle punch. 

By Lynn Wittmeier, new in color-summer starfruit

 Also by Lynn

Made by Paula Smith, uses all of the doilies from the delicate doilies sizzlet

another one from Paula, "putting ink to a virgin stamp set" she said.

Bloomin Marvelous

One of the benefits of being a Stampin'Up! demonstrator is that we get to preorder products. We got FREE SAB products with $50 in orders and this is one of the first items that I chose.

 I used a card by Mary Fish as my inspiration for this card. I changed the colors and took these from the color coach-perfect plum, marina mist, and rose red. The ribbon is a new in color primrose petals that matched quite well.

 This is another card we made at club this month. I changed up the colors slightly, also using the color coach-rose red, baja breeze, and elegant eggplant. I added old olive for the leaves. The butterfly is in this set as well and has a NEW punch that coordinates with this image as well as Papillon Potpurri. There are 4 sentiments and a hummingbird in this set also. I used dazzling details on my sample, but had the ladies use rhinestones for more bling.

This is a card that my sister Joyce from KC made. She used masking and the script stamp from french foliage. Colors are wisteria wonder, elegant eggplant, and old olive. She also used rhinestones in the middle of her flowers.

Sale-A-Bration is here Jan 22-March 22, 2013

Most of you are aware of SAB, the deal has been the same for many years. Spend $50, get a FREE specially selected SAB item. What has changed over the years is the choices that we have. It used to be there were 4 stamp sets to choose from. This year there are 11 exclusive products to SAB as well as 2 digital content CD's, and 6 items from the main catalog to choose from. WOW!

There are benefits to hosting a party as well, for $150 in sales you get a FREE pkg of silver glimmer paper in addition to regular hostess benefits, and when your sales reach $400, you get the silver glimmer paper PLUS a product bundle (designer paper, stamp set, and ribbon/buttons) in addition to regular hostess benefits.

AND if you choose to join Stampin'Up!, you get an extra 25% in the starter kit (choose $156.50 worth of product plus business supplies for ONLY $99)!!!

Chalkboard cards all the "rage"

This is the card we made at Hostess/Customer appreciation as well as the first stamp Club of the year. It uses the new "Hearts A Flutter" bundle-$36.95 for clear stamps and framelits-from the spring catalog. Each of the shapes on the banner except the small hearts punched is a framelit plus there is one more shape. The stamp set has stamps to match all the shapes as well as several of the small hearts. We also used the new vintage faceted buttons from pg 176, only $5.95 for 24 buttons in 3 different sizes.
The chalkboard effect uses white embossing and a bit of white sponged ink to look like chalkboard dust. I used my white watercolor pencil to add the border. You could get creative and "doodle". There are many examples that look like subway art, etc.

Shaker frames

The shaker frames are kind of hidden in the new catalog. My gals didn't even know they were there until we used them for this card in December. They are on the bottom of page 177 in the middle. You get 36 frames with inside measurements of 1/2, 3/4, 1" 1 1/4, 1 1/2, and 1 3/4. There are 6 of each size. Fill your frames with glitter, buttons, beads, etc.
This card also uses the ornament framelits, new 1 1/4" scallop punch, tulip embossing folder, coredinations cardstock and the sanding system to go with it, and a retired alphabet die.

Triple time stamping

We made a card using this technique at club in August and I challenged my stamping ladies to try this technique using a different stamp set. Here are the cards that they came up with. Pretty talented group !!!

 Diane's card

by Dorris

 Jackie's card

 by Joy

Lynn's card

 by Marlene

Tiffani's card

my card, with a twist, note the three staggered panels

 

Measurements for the original card: neutral card layers-4 x 5 1/4, 3 x 4 1/4, 2 x 3 1/4, card base-4 1/4 x 5 1/2, other colored layers-3 1/4 x 4 1/2, 2 1/4 x 3 1/2.



Stack 3 neutral layers using temporary adhesive and stamp, then separate and attach to colored layers to make finished card!

Purse challenge

I gave my stamp club ladies a precut purse to decorate and bring back to club. Here are the finished projects. Lots of fun ideas!!

 

 By Alison with details just like a real purse 

 My purse

 By Marlene, she used the dots embossing folder on the purse

By Jackie, she also used an embossing folder

 By Melba, she used the spirelli technique on the front medallion

 By Dorris, note ribbon on strap

By Lynn, she used the color block technique

By Tiffani with a pearl strap and bird punch

FREE Ribbon with $40 purchase

FREE Stitched Satin Ribbon With Every $40 Order!
While the kids are heading back to school, Stampin' Up! is going back to "spool!" For the month of September, get a FREE package of 3/8" Stitched Satin Ribbon—an $8.95 value—for every $40 you spend!
Choose from ribbons in the 5 new In Colors:


Who doesn't love FREE? And these ribbons are so pretty and handle so nicely. Don't miss out on this special offer, still 23 days left!